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A World of Art in San Francisco: Museums, Murals & Community

Program No. 24912RJ
Join us for a week of art and culture in San Francisco! From its many art museums to street art and murals, discover the impressive diversity of the "City by the Bay."
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Art History & MuseumsRegional StudiesSmall GroupCity DiscoveriesNew
Length
6 days
Rating
New
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2,499

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6 days
5 nights
11 meals
5B 2L 4D
1
Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner, Lecture
San Francisco, California
2
Legion of Honor, de Young Museum
San Francisco, California
3
SF MOMA, MCCLA
San Francisco, California
4
Museum of the African Diaspora, Free Time
San Francisco, California
5
Mission District Murals, Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, California
6
Public Arts, Wrap-up, Program Concludes
San Francisco, California
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At a Glance

It’s no secret that San Francisco has long been a creative hub for a thriving art community. But did you know that the "City by the Bay" is also home to celebrated museums, inspiring murals and growing, diverse communities that are further shaping its art scene? Immerse yourself in San Francisco’s art world on this learning adventure that will introduce you the best of European, African American, Asian, Chicano and Latino art communities. Explore collections in the de Young Museum and the Legion of Honor, sister museums that comprise San Francisco’s largest public arts institution. Study modern and contemporary art from around the world at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. And expand your knowledge of diverse artists and cultures at the Asian Art Museum, the Museum of the African Diaspora and the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts. Daily lectures and field trips with local experts will bring the city’s African American, Asian, Chicano and Latino art communities to life in this one-of-a-kind experience.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Walking up to two miles daily, indoors and outdoors on uneven terrain and standing.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Discover world-renowned collections at six of San Francisco’s art museums, including the Museum of Modern Art, Asian Art Museum, Museum of the African Diaspora and the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts.
  • Set out on an expert-led walk in San Francisco’s Mission District to view street art and murals around San Francisco.
  • Absorb the powerful diversity of African art at the Museum of the African Diaspora and enjoy a lecture, followed by free time in the galleries.
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Simon Kenrick
A 23-year veteran of Road Scholar, Simon was previously a political journalist, neighborhood artist and kindergarten teacher. He teaches art history at San Francisco State University and Osher Lifelong Learning in Berkeley. Widely traveled in the U.S. and Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, he brings to life his personal knowledge of works and sites in his Road Scholar talks, museum and architectural tours—from Classical Greece and Rome to medieval Morocco, Impressionist Paris and the cutting-edge arts of the contemporary city.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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A 23-year veteran of Road Scholar, Simon was previously a political journalist, neighborhood artist and kindergarten teacher. He teaches art history at San Francisco State University and Osher Lifelong Learning in Berkeley. Widely traveled in the U.S. and Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, he brings to life his personal knowledge of works and sites in his Road Scholar talks, museum and architectural tours—from Classical Greece and Rome to medieval Morocco, Impressionist Paris and the cutting-edge arts of the contemporary city.
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Nadine Bopp taught sustainable architecture, urban planning, botany, and environmental science courses at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College, and DePaul University for 19 years. She has a master’s degree in landscape architecture and worked for the Chicago Park District, running the operations for 124 parks. As a lifelong environmentalist, she continues to broaden her knowledge by exploring drought-tolerant landscape design, water conservation, and California’s landscape ecosystems. She enjoys teaching about Southern California’s gardens, architecture, and botanical diversity.
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